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PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society

Animal shelter in Philadelphia, PA

PAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia’s homeless and at-risk animals. PAWS is the city’s largest rescue partner and provider of low-cost, basic veterinary care for pet owners and rescue organizations that cannot otherwise access or afford it. Through its three no-kill shelters, foster care network, and special events, PAWS finds loving homes for thousands of animals each year. PAWS is working to make Philadelphia a no-kill city where every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home.

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Address
100 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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100 N. 2nd Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Adoptable pets at PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society

We'll also keep you updated on Tommy Boy's adoption status with email updates.
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Tommy Boy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Passie *Indoor/Outdoor Candidate!*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Passie *Indoor/Outdoor Candidate!*

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Vada's adoption status with email updates.
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Vada

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on MJ's adoption status with email updates.
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MJ

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Ms. Elliot & Mr. Forrest **Bonded Pair**'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ms. Elliot & Mr. Forrest **Bonded Pair**

Domestic Shorthair

Female Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Bandit & Rascal (bonded pair)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Bandit & Rascal (bonded pair)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Ferdinand's adoption status with email updates.
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Ferdinand

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Jackie's adoption status with email updates.
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Jackie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Philadelphia, PA

Shelter FAQs

Philadelphia, PA

  • 1. Submit Application

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees are as follows (plus tax):

Cat (6 months of age and older): $60
Kitten (under 6 months): $100
Kitten pair (under 6 months): $150
Small dog (under 25 lbs): $250
Puppy (under 1 year of age): $250
Large adult dog (older than 1 year): $150

All PAWS animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, given age-appropriate vaccinations, dewormed, and treated for fleas.

For more information on PAWS' adoption process, visit https://phillypaws.org/adopt/info.

Adoption application

https://phillypaws.org/adopt/info/

Pets at shelters & rescues near PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society

DogsHome

P.O. Box 484,
Paoli, PA 19301

Saved Whiskers Rescue Organization, Inc.

P.O. Box 1674,
Voorhees, NJ 08043

The Rescue Express

Media, PA 19063

We'll also keep you updated on Vermont's adoption status with email updates.
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Vermont

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Toms River, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Bacon's adoption status with email updates.
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Bacon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Pennsville, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Cooper's adoption status with email updates.
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Cooper

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 10 yrs 1 mo
Newark, DE
We'll also keep you updated on Dolores's adoption status with email updates.
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Dolores

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 14 yrs 9 mos
Philadephia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Pita's adoption status with email updates.
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Pita

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Trexlertown, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Phyllis*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Phyllis*

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Trexlertown, PA

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